Altenew: A Touch of Texture
Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go - Unknown Where I live in California, Autumn's colors have barely begun to show but there’s a crispness to the air and a change in the light that lets us know it’s on its way. Soon leaves in that pallet of golds,...
Altenew: AECP Level 2 Final Challenge
Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace - Paul Theroux Welcome to this blog post in celebration of my AECP Level 2 Final Challenge. I’m so excited to share my projects with you and look forward to your feedback. The final challenge gives AECP Participants...
Altenew: Masking Unleashed
Life’s too short. Buy the Hydrangea - Unknown Whether you buy the hydrangea to have in your garden or you receive one in a bouquet you must agree it’s not a shy, retiring kind of flower. Hydrangeas want to be center stage: a mop of flowers to fill two hands to...
Altenew: Magical Markers
It’s still magic even if you know how it’s done ― Terry Pratchett Alcohol based markers have been on the market for crafters for quite some time now. I remember becoming obsessed with them after I took my first class on the specific coloring techniques more than 15...
Altenew: Impressive Heat Embossing
You can frame a moment. But you can´t frame life ― Armin Houman Growing up in a military family meant living in many a rental home with those bland beige walls. Oh did I long for an English garden on my walls - one that would have been right at home in my favorite...
Altenew: Color Your Day
Life is like a box of crayons - John Mayer So what’s your favorite color? Personally, wearing teal makes me feel happy, confident, ready to take on the world - the bolder the color the better. However, when it comes to my environment I gravitate towards soothing...
Altenew: Beautiful Details
Simple ingredients can be used to make elegant dishes with just a little extra attention to detail - Marcus Samuelsson While the introductory quote is definitely referring to cooking, the same is true about art and crafting - it’s all about the details. Sometimes...
Altenew: Polychromatic
The pleasure of gratifying whim is very great. It is known only by those who are whimsical - James Boswell Altenew’s ‘Simple Flowers’ stamp set is one I’ve had for a while but hadn’t used until now. Abstract, whimsical, fanciful are just a few of the adjectives that...
Altenew: Creative Watercolor
Creativity is intelligence having fun - Albert Einstein I don’t know how much intelligence went into this project but there was definitely fun! I usually approach watercolors with trepidation but the loose feel of this Altenew stamp called ‘Sketchy Florals’ put me in...
Altenew: With A Twist
I have a classic taste with a twist, because classic never goes away - Nadia Comaneci Florals are a classic in the card making world and this beauty is no exception, a chrysanthemum in all its glory. The Altenew Build-a-flower Chrysanthemum is a multi layering stamp...
Altenew: In the Mood For Color
Color is a power which directly influences the soul - Wassily Kandinsky The Altenew Academy class “In The Mood For Color” offered some ideas on how colors reflect an emotion or state of mind - for example green: calming, soothing or red: full of energy and passion....
Altenew: Beyond Basic Backgrounds
Watercolor: You Can Do It! - Tony Couch I love the look of watercolor and so admire those with the gift of producing those ethereal, almost translucent floral wonders and don’t get me started on the soft, barely there backgrounds. As a card maker primarily, I...
